Manager I, Operations

Archway; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway in Indiana is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to oversee Receiving, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery of client commitments. You will lead supervisors, manage budgeting and cost controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires 7+ years in operations with supervisory experience, a focus on lean processes, strong communication,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in operations, warehouse, distribution, or similar.
• 4+ years manufacturing/warehouse supervision.
• WMS knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Lean/process-improvement experience.
• Knowledge of MNOSHA/OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations including Receiving, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control.
• Develop, oversee and manage budget; implement cost-control measures.
• Plan labor, schedule workload and direct plant productivity to meet targets.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and cost analyses with Engineering.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the site.
• Prepare regular reports for Archway management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Client Services and Inventory Control.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Budgeting

Process improvement

WMS knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Lean methodology

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in General Business or related field

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: To manage all facility operations to ensure company objectives are achieved. Develop, oversee, direct and have financial accountability for the work activities of plant personnel, including Receiving/Stocking, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control for assigned clients.

MAJOR AREAS OF PERFORMANCE:

• Ensure cost-efficient use of resources and on-going process improvement including planning, scheduling and evaluation;
• Perform management functions and provide coaching and direction to plant Supervisors and staff; Participate in budgeting process and implement cost-control measures;
• Responsible for labor planning and scheduling; Direct work flow to meet plant productivity, turn-time, quality and safety standards;
• Project management for new client integrations; Leads plant in continuous improvement Ensure proper training of all plant staff;
• Work directly with Inventory Control Manager to ensure proper control of all client and company inventory;
• Partner with Client Services to develop relationships and ensure service and company objectives are achieved;
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reporting and analysis for Archway management team;
• Partner with Industrial Engineer to develop costing models, workflow and scheduling analysis and process improvements;
• Ensuring ISO processes are up to date and continuous improvement of processes is taking place;
• Compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA standards and participate in safety committee.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, (EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS) REQUIRED:

• High School diploma required; Four-year degree preferred
• 7+ years relevant operations, warehouse, distribution or pick/pack and ship experience required;
• 4+ years of manufacturing/warehouse supervision
• Evidence of previous significant supervisory and leadership expertise with track record of initiative, coaching, performance management and process improvement;
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) required;
• Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills in both interpersonal and team settings;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Ability to evaluate and manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to make decisions and excel in a fast-paced time-sensitive environment;
• History of successful innovation including development, proposal and implementation of ideas to improve overall facility operations;
• Demonstrated history of effective cross-departmental partnership to achieve common goals for company and clients;
• Experience managing capacity in high paced and high turn environment
• Ability to conduct effective team meetings
• Experience conducting efficiency studies and lean process improvements
• Knowledge of plant safety and security requirements inclusive of MNOSHA and OSHA regulations

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in General Business or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years:

manufacturing/warehouse supervision

7 years:

relevant operations, warehouse, distribution or pick/pack and ship experience required

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